2014 Buick Encore Owner Manual - Page 57

Seats and Restraints 3-11 { Caution Folding the rear seatback prior to tilting the seat cushion forward may damage the rear seat. Always tilt the rear seat cushion forward before folding the seatback. To fold a seatback down: 1. Make sure the floor area in front of the rear seats is clear. 2. Fully lower the head restraint. See Head Restraints on page 3-2. 3. Slide the front seats forward and place the front seatbacks in the upright position. See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5. 4. Pull the strap on the front edge of the rear seat cushion to release the cushion. Tilt the seat cushion forward toward the front of the vehicle. The seat cushion must be tilted forward before the seatback is folded down. Otherwise, the seatback will not fold down properly. Rear Seat with Retainer Hook on the Seatback 5. Make sure the safety belt is in the retainer hook on top of the seatback, if equipped.